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by Hayat Mohamed onJune 2, 2011
After 19 years in the NBA, the basketball giant announced that he's leaving the game.
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by Martin Johnson onMay 7, 2010
Diminished performances are a reminder that Father Time catches up to NBA stars, no matter how talented.
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by Martin Johnson onJune 8, 2009
The Orlando Magic can come back against the Lakers, but they have to stop making poor choices when the game is on the line.
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by Martin Johnson onJune 5, 2009
NBA Finals: Losing Game 1 to the Lakers isn’t the end for the Orlando Magic. Losing two would be pretty close to it.
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June 3, 2009
NBA Commissioner wants to talk to LeBron James about not acting like a grown-up after the Cavs' Game 6 loss to the Magic...
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by Martin Johnson onJune 2, 2009
Orlando and Los Angeles are more evenly matched than you think. This could be the best NBA finals in a long, long time.
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by Martin Johnson onMay 28, 2009
Why the 2009 NBA playoffs are the worst-officiated post-season games in history. And what the NBA should do about it.
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by Martin Johnson onMay 26, 2009
Can Cleveland crack Orlando’s defense to get back into the Eastern Conference finals?
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